Norton Healthcare Selects The RadPRO OMNERA 400t Manual-Positioning Digital Radiographic System, Equipped With Canon Dr Technology

MELVILLE, N.Y., Aug. 2, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Virtual Imaging, a wholly owned subsidiary of Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is proud to announce that Norton Healthcare has purchased the RadPRO®¹ OMNERA® 400T Manual-Positioning Digital Radiography System for its Norton Audubon Hospital. As one of the largest health care systems in the Louisville, Kentucky area, Norton Healthcare is a leader in serving adult and pediatric patients throughout Louisville Metro, providing care at more than 210 locations throughout Greater Louisville and Southern Indiana.

Interstate Imaging, LLC, an authorized Virtual Imaging dealer, assisted Norton with the selection of the RadPRO OMNERA 400T Digital Radiography System. This system offered advanced imaging with a minimal learning curve since Norton already had a fleet of RadPRO® Mobile Digital X-ray Systems equipped with Canon detectors and software.

"In recommending the RadPRO OMNERA 400T Digital Radiography System, we were confident that the system would provide a smooth transition, minimal learning curve and consistency with the hospital's current Canon detectors and RadPRO® mobile devices," said Bob Bedwell, vice president, Interstate Imaging, LLC.

"We understand that the healthcare industry has many options in selecting a digital radiography system, and we are honored that our products were chosen by the seasoned and knowledgeable healthcare professionals at Norton," said Tsuneo Imai, vice president and general manager, Healthcare Solutions Division, Business Imaging Systems Group, Canon U.S.A. and president, Virtual Imaging, Inc.

The RadPRO OMNERA 400T Manual-Positioning Digital Radiographic System
This high-quality, manual positioning system is constructed of rugged aircraft aluminum, helping provide the high throughput needed in high-volume hospital imaging departments. Whether used in the trauma room or as a workhorse in the radiography room, its lightweight design helps reduce the physical demands placed on radiography technologists.

For more information about radiology solutions from Canon and Virtual Imaging visit usa.canon.com/dr.

About Virtual Imaging, Inc.
Virtual Imaging, Inc., a Canon Company, combines unmatched experience, extensive resources and broad business functions. Virtual Imaging collaborates with large complex hospitals, imaging centers, private physician offices and government organizations to support them in becoming efficient, high-performance healthcare providers and professionals with the latest in digital radiography technology. We assist in the forward advancement of our clients, from strategic planning to day-to-day operations, with our commitment to providing products and services for diagnostic equipment, imaging solutions, and digital flat panel technology. In addition to healthcare organizations, Virtual Imaging also provides solutions to the U.S. veterinary sector and to the security industry a field deployable radiography system for military use and a full-body security screening system to help address the security needs of jails, prisons and other high security environments.

About Canon U.S.A., Inc.
Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions to the United States and to Latin America and the Caribbean (excluding Mexico) markets. With approximately $31 billion in global revenue, its parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), ranks third overall in U.S. patents granted in 2015 and is one of Fortune Magazine's World's Most Admired Companies in 2016. Canon U.S.A. is committed to the highest level of customer satisfaction and loyalty, providing 100 percent U.S.-based consumer service and support for all of the products it distributes. Canon U.S.A. is dedicated to its Kyosei philosophy of social and environmental responsibility. In 2014, the Canon Americas Headquarters secured LEED® Gold certification, a recognition for the design, construction, operations and maintenance of high-performance green buildings. To keep apprised of the latest news from Canon U.S.A., sign up for the Company's RSS news feed by visiting www.usa.canon.com/rss and follow us on Twitter @CanonUSA. For media inquiries, please contact pr@cusa.canon.com.

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1 All RadPRO products are sold by Virtual Imaging, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Canon U.S.A., Inc., and its authorized dealers.

Canon is a registered trademark of Canon Inc. in the United States, and may be a registered trademark or trademark in other countries. RadPRO and OMNERA are registered trademarks of Virtual Imaging, Inc., a Canon company, in the United States and may also be registered trademarks or trademarks in other countries. All other referenced product names, and other marks, are trademarks of their respective owners.

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